Natural gas distribution infrastructure safety and modernization (ngdism) grant program - this grant supports awarded municipality/community-owned utilities to repair, rehabilitate, or replace their…

The City of Port Allen, Louisiana received a $206,000 Project Grant from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program (CFDA 20.708) on May 20, 2025. This award supports the repair, rehabilitation, and/or replacement of the municipality's natural gas distribution pipeline infrastructure, as well as the acquisition of equipment designed to enhance system safety and operational efficiency. The five-year performance period extends through May 19, 2030, providing Port Allen with federal resources to address high-risk, leak-prone pipeline segments within its distribution network.

The deliverables and expected outcomes focus on improving safe energy delivery to the community while reducing safety incidents, fatalities, and methane emissions. By modernizing its natural gas distribution infrastructure, Port Allen aims to eliminate leaks, prevent economic losses associated with pipeline failures, and enhance service reliability to residents and businesses. No subrecipients are identified for this award, indicating that the City of Port Allen will directly implement all funded infrastructure improvements and equipment acquisitions.

Natural gas distribution infrastructure safety and modernization (ngdism) grant program - this grant supports awarded municipality/community-owned utilities to repair, rehabilitate, or replace their natural gas distribution pipeline system, or to acquire equipment to (1) reduce incidents and fatalities and (2) avoid economic losses. Deliverables/expected outcomes: improve the safe delivery of energy to often underserved communities, reducing incidents and fatalities, as well as eliminate methane leaks. Intended beneficiary: city of port allen, LA municipality/community. Subrecipient activities: no known subrecipients.